Salvation Army celebrates successful return to fundraising

Posted on September 1, 2021 By Editor Social Events

Michele Kenhert, Debbie Veale and Marissa Uhler were happy to be on hand, and in person, for the inaugural Christmas in July Expo and Silent Auction.

5k and Inaugural Event benefit various programs

The Women’s Auxiliary 2021 Celebrity Chefs Tasting Luncheon was postponed due to COVID-19. The 35th Annual event was replaced with the new inaugural Christmas in July silent auction and vendor expo.

The Second Annual Kettle Krush 5K was also successful, as the event brought the community together and increased awareness of the Salvation Army of Northeast Florida services. Over 150 walkers, runners and volunteers celebrated Christmas in July and helped raise funds to help local families in need.

Bert Tanner as Santa pictured with Major Keath Biggers

“We are thankful for the community turn out at our first in-person Kettle Krush 5K in downtown Jacksonville and look forward to increasing the involvement at the next race,” said Major Keath Biggers, Area Commander.

All funds raised will continue to aid The Salvation Army philanthropic wishes with a focus on The Angel Tree program which served over 4000 children and hundreds of families in 2020.